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Power Door Lock Actuator: Testing and Inspection




Door Lock Actuator Test

Driver's Door and Left Rear Door

1. Remove the door panel:

- Driver's door Front Door Panel Removal / Installation
- Left rear door Rear Door Panel Removal / Installation

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the actuator (B).

NOTE: The illustration shows the driver's door.






3. Check the actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.





4. If the actuator does not operate as specified, the actuator is faulty; replace the door latch:

- Driver's door Service and Repair
- Left rear door Service and Repair

Front Passenger's Door and Right Rear Door

1. Remove the door panel:

- Front passenger's door Front Door Panel Removal / Installation
- Right rear door Rear Door Panel Removal / Installation

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the actuator (B).

NOTE: The illustration shows the front passenger's door.






3. Check the actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.





4. If the actuator does not operate as specified, the actuator is faulty; replace the door latch:

- Front passenger's door Service and Repair
- Right rear door Service and Repair